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2013 volvo d13

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Offroadjack, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. Aug 7, 2017 #1
    Offroadjack

    Offroadjack Light Load Member

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    I'm about to buy a 2013 780 with 493k on it its a 455hp ishift with 308 rears just trying to see what yall are getting for fuel millage? and whats your GPH when idling? on my 09 it was 1.0 but if I touched the pedal it would drop to .5 for a minute then back up. and so is this one my other buddys is .5 on his 2012 and my other buddys is 0.5 in his 07 d16
    my 2009 d13 I shift with 321 rears gets around 6.5 to 7 the bull gear went out so its parked now
     
    Offroadjack, Aug 7, 2017
    Offroadjack, Aug 7, 2017
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  3. Aug 9, 2017 #2
    CoyoteExpress

    CoyoteExpress Medium Load Member

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    WHy do you waste 700 to 1000 $ / month by idle ??
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    Lost 10 weeks ago the altinator
    Sat. PM after 8pm
    15mile to the next shop

    Fire up the generator
    BAttcharger brings 25Amp

    SO no roadcall i drove by self to the shop
    Put the new one in and pay only 1h labor for a mech to put the belts back on,
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2017 #3
    Offroadjack

    Offroadjack Light Load Member

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    I have a APU. but to know if your truck is running a 100% you need to know things like this.
     
    Offroadjack, Aug 9, 2017
    Offroadjack, Aug 9, 2017
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  5. Aug 11, 2017 #4
    Offroadjack

    Offroadjack Light Load Member

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    update VGT was bad
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2017 #5
    KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    How heavy do you run?
    Heavy can do 8+ with 3.08 rears
     
    KB3MMX, Aug 12, 2017
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  8. Aug 12, 2017 #6
    Offroadjack

    Offroadjack Light Load Member

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    I try to run light 20k or so I have a 53' conastoga flat bed
    I got 9.5MPG out of my 09 with 12k on deck but then it broke down
    but that never got that good before I can stay around 7 to light
     
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